2027 NFL Draft Prospects: Defensive End



The top 2027 Defensive End prospects available for the 2027 NFL Draft. * – denotes 2028 prospect. ** – denotes 2029 prospect.

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2024 NFL Draft Position Rankings:
QB | RB | FB | WR | TE | OT | G | C | DE | DT | NT | 3-4 OLB | 3-4 DE | OLB | ILB | CB | S | K | P

2025 NFL Draft Position Rankings:
QB | RB | WR | TE | OT | G | C | DE | DT | NT | 3-4 OLB | 3-4 DE | OLB | ILB | CB | S | K | P

2026 NFL Draft Position Rankings:
QB | RB | WR | TE | OT | G | C | DE | DT | NT | 3-4 OLB | 3-4 DE | OLB | ILB | CB | S | K | P

1. Auburn image Keldic Faulk, DE, Auburn
Height: 6-6. Weight: 288.
Projected 40 Time: 4.80.
Projected Round (2027): 1-2.

7/2/25: Faulk was a beast for Auburn in 2024, with a big-time presence behind the line of scrimmage. He had seven sacks, 45 tackles, and one forced fumble. He has shown speed and power as a pass rusher while being a big-bodied lineman to defend the run. The 6-foot-6, 288-pounder has upside to develop as he gains experience. He could grow into being a full-time tackle or drop weight to be a full-time end. Faulk is very versatile with the ability to line up at end, tackle, and play a variety of techniques. On top of being a very talented player, sources say he is a great kid and has good character.



2. Clemson image T.J. Parker, DE, Clemson
Height: 6-3. Weight: 265.
Projected 40 Time: 4.80.
Projected Round (2027): 1-2.

7/2/25: Parker has enjoyed a breakout sophomore season for the Tigers with 57 tackles, 11 sacks, and six forced fumbles in 2024. The 6-foot-3, 265-pounder has quality size and impressive instincts for a young player. In his freshman season, Parker had 5.5 sacks and 33 tackles.



3. South Carolina image Dylan Stewart*, DE, South Carolina
Height: 6-6. Weight: 248.
Projected 40 Time: 4.60.
Projected Round (2027): 1-2.

7/2/25: Stewart flashed big-time ability as a freshman in 2024 and was an immediate contributor for the Gamecocks. In his debut season, Stewart recorded 6.5 sacks, three forced fumbles, and 23 tackles. He jumped out, and he looks like a player with special talent.



4. Oregon image Mateo Uiagalelei, DE, Oregon
Height: 6-5. Weight: 270.
Projected 40 Time: 4.85.
Projected Round (2027): 1-2.

7/2/25: Uiagalelei was a beast for the Ducks in 2024, recording 10.5 sacks with two forced fumbles, one interception, one pass batted, and 38 tackles. The 6-foot-5, 270-pounder has good size, strength, and athleticism.



5. Miami image Rueben Bain Jr.*, DE, Miami
Height: 6-3. Weight: 275.
Projected 40 Time: 4.83.
Projected Round (2027): 1-3.

7/2/25: Bain had an excellent freshman season for Miami, totaling 7.5 sacks, three forced fumbles, and 44 tackles. The 6-foot-3, 275-pounder has the upside to be better as he gains experience. Bain was injured to start 2024 and didn’t debut until early October. He had 23 tackles with 3.5 sacks thus far.



6. Ohio State image Beau Atkinson, DE, Ohio State
Height: 6-6. Weight: 265.
Projected 40 Time: 4.70.
Projected Round (2027): 1-3.




7. Florida image LJ McCray*, DE, Florida
Height: 6-6. Weight: 264.
Projected 40 Time: 4.70.
Projected Round (2027): 2-3.




8. Florida image Tyreak Sapp, DE, Florida
Height: 6-3. Weight: 272.
Projected 40 Time: 4.74.
Projected Round (2027): 2-4.




9. Missouri image Damon Wilson II, DE, Missouri
Height: 6-4. Weight: 250.
Projected 40 Time: 4.70.
Projected Round (2027): 3-5.




10. Michigan image T.J. Guy, DE, Michigan
Height: 6-4. Weight: 250.
Projected 40 Time: 4.75.
Projected Round (2027): 3-5.




11. Iowa image Max Llewellyn, DE, Iowa
Height: 6-5. Weight: 258.
Projected 40 Time: 4.80.
Projected Round (2027): 4-6.




12. USC image Anthony Lucas, DE, USC
Height: 6-5. Weight: 275.
Projected 40 Time: 4.80.
Projected Round (2027): 5-7.




13. Ohio State image Caden Curry, DE, Ohio State
Height: 6-3. Weight: 260.
Projected 40 Time: 4.86.
Projected Round (2027): 5-7.




2024 NFL Draft Position Rankings:
QB | RB | FB | WR | TE | OT | G | C | DE | DT | NT | 3-4 OLB | 3-4 DE | OLB | ILB | CB | S | K | P

2025 NFL Draft Position Rankings:
QB | RB | WR | TE | OT | G | C | DE | DT | NT | 3-4 OLB | 3-4 DE | OLB | ILB | CB | S | K | P

2026 NFL Draft Position Rankings:
QB | RB | WR | TE | OT | G | C | DE | DT | NT | 3-4 OLB | 3-4 DE | OLB | ILB | CB | S | K | P